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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,302.45, 12,453.90 and 2,062.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,302.45, 12,453.90 and 2,062.21 is: 3,093.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,302.45 : 12,453.90 = 2,062.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,302.45/12,453.90 = 2,062.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,302.45x = 12,453.90 × 2,062.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,302.45x = 25,682,553.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,682,553.20/8,302.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.37

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